Information on
William H. Perkins
(From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 634)
William H. Perkins was the next incumbent of the office (of sheriff), and was elected, October, 1863. A highly respected man of the agricultural class, one of the most thorough, business-like men in the county, it were difficult to find a fitter man for the office.
Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Feb. 5, 2006